1998 Honda NSX vs. 1981 Seat 131

To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Seat 131 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (252 HP) has 199 more horse power than 1981 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 465 kg more than 1981 Seat 131. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Honda NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat 131. 1998 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1981 Seat 131 has manual transmission. 1981 Seat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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